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About
Ying-Jen Lin is a pioneering breast surgeon whose work has redefined the landscape of minimal-access breast surgery (MABS), particularly for breast cancer patients. Her research centers on advancing and comparing robotic and endoscopic-assisted nipple-sparing mastectomy (NSM) with immediate prosthesis reconstruction. Lin’s major contributions include rigorous, case-controlled analyses that demonstrate the clinical and aesthetic superiority of robotic NSM over conventional and endoscopic techniques, while also meticulously documenting the associated learning curves and medical costs. Her landmark 2018 study on the learning curve of robotic NSM, with 77 citations, established a foundational benchmark for surgical training. This was followed by high-impact comparative studies (76 and 72 citations) that validated robotic NSM’s benefits in patient-reported cosmetic results and outcomes. With over 60 citations, her comprehensive 10-year single-surgeon experience highlighted the growing trend and safety of MABS for early breast cancer. Collectively, her work has been cited over 300 times, solidifying her role as a key authority in advancing oncoplastic and minimally invasive breast surgery, directly shaping how surgeons adopt and evaluate these innovative techniques.
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